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Homemade Spinach Manicotti

The secret to the best, irresistible manicotti is to make them from scratch with homemade crespelles, which are basically Italian crepes. These are filled with spinach, egg and three cheeses and topped with homemade sauce. Filling and delicious!

Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 277 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 16 homemade crespelles
  • 15 oz part skim ricotta cheese (I use Polly-O)
  • 2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese (reserve 1/2 cup Polly-O)
  • 1 large egg
  • 10 oz package frozen spinach (thawed and squeezed really well)
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan Regianno*
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • black pepper (to taste)
  • 2 1/2 cups  jarred marinara or homemade marinara sauce

Instructions

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  1. Start by making the crespelles (see recipe link above)
  2. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  3. In a large bowl, combine ricotta, 1-1/2 cups of the mozzarella, egg, spinach, parmesan cheese, 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper.
  4. Fill each crespelle with 1/4 cup spinach filling and roll.
  5. In a large baking dish, (or two smaller dishes) pour 1 cup of sauce on the bottom of the dish. Place rolled manicotti seem side down onto baking dish. Top with 1 1/2 cups more sauce and remaining mozzarella cheese.
  6. Cover with foil and bake about about 25 minutes, until hot and bubbling, and the cheese is melted.
  7. *Use substitute for vegetarian parmesan.

Notes

  • *Use substitute for vegetarian parmesan.

Nutrition Information

Serving 2manicotti Calories 277kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 20g (7%) Protein 22.5g (45%) Fat 12.5g (19%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Cholesterol 77mg (26%) Sodium 698mg (29%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 5g (10%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 277

% Daily Value*

Serving 2manicotti
Calories 277kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 20g 7%
Protein 22.5g 45%
Fat 12.5g 19%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 77mg 26%
Sodium 698mg 29%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 5g 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.